Extrusion Process Technician

Are you an expert Extrusion Process Technician who thrives on the dynamic and new? Do you love to tap into your analytical thinking & problem-solving skills? Would you rather be the one to draw the lines, not the one coloring within them?

If yes, the Plastipak Extrusion Process Technician just may be your dream job!

As Extrusion Process Technician, you play an integral role in the journey from idea to full-scale production. You receive the handoff from the Design Team, and then develop the best combination of operational settings & process parameters to manufacture the product. The next leg of the journey is your handoff to the Production Team.

We Offer

• Opportunity. Our business is growing and we prioritize promotion from within!

• Premium pay & benefits, including 18 days of paid time off a year!

You Will

• Develop new and innovative extrusion molding production protocols using proprietary and cutting-edge technologies

• Launch new procedures, including initial machine settings and process parameters

• Conduct extrusion molding trials, then provide results and recommendations

• Support implementation and modification of new technology upgrades to the extrusion-molding machine by providing inputs to Equipment/Machinery Development Engineers

• Perform advanced machine troubleshooting and maintenance.

• Maintain your technical knowledge and skills, while developing new ones

You Have

• An in-depth level of mechanical knowledge, typically gained by completion of a technical education program

• A solid working knowledge of extrusion molding fundamentals is beneficial

• Proficiency using equipment and tools, such as measuring tools, calipers, drop test equipment, hot wire tools and trimmers

• Applied mechanical proficiency to operate state of the art machines and program controls at an expert level

• Analytical and critical thinking skills, with ability to conduct root cause analysis

• Superior trouble-shooting & problem solving capabilities

• Curiosity and excitement to learn new molding technology & be an innovator

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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About the Company:
Plastipak Holdings

Plastipak is a global leader in the rigid plastic packaging and recycling industries with more than 50 years of engaged hearts and minds. With innovation as a key driver, Plastipak operates at more than 40 production sites across the globe with operations throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa and Asia. Our purpose is to create products which inspire choice, provide value and are sustainably balanced for our customers.

Company Size:
5,000 to 9,999 employees

Industry:
Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing

Founded:
1967

Website:
https://www.plastipak.com/